Avalanche forecast

Kispiox

Apr 1 – 2, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

We have some uncertainty in the likelihood and distribution of persistent slabs. In times of uncertainty, conservative terrain choices are the best defense.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Rider triggerable wind slabs could still linger in the alpine. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper layers, causing larger avalanches.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3.5

    A persistent weak layer is buried 1 - 2 m. This is a low-probability, high-consequence problem. Signs of instability may not be obvious. The best defence is smaller, low-consequence terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are confident that there are persistent slabs in the snowpack, but uncertain about how likely they are to trigger.

Avalanche Summary

On Tuesday our field team reported a recent cornice-triggered size 3 persistent slab avalanche on a northeast aspect that ran to valley bottom.

On Monday, this MIN reported a size 2 natural wind slab but no results on ski cuts or other signs of instability.

Over the weekend a few dry loose avalanches were observed in steep terrain. A skier accidentally triggered a cornice while trying to access a ski line, this resulted in a dry loose avalanche on the slope below.

Snowpack Summary

New snow dusts wind-pressed surfaces and wind slab in exposed alpine terrain. 20 to 40 cm of soft snow from last week can be found in wind-sheltered areas. Reports suggest this snow is bonding fairly well to previous surfaces.

A thick crust from late January can be found at a wide range of depths, from 75 to 150 cm. Where it is shallowest, facets are most likely to exist above it, and the more problematic it is expected to be.

We do not have concerns about the snowpack below this layer.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
  • Be aware of the potential for large avalanches due to buried weak layers.
  • In times of uncertainty, conservative terrain choices are our best defense.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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